Join us monthly on Thursday evenings from 7-8pm (be sure to check individual events for exact dates) for a series of exciting informal lectures! Lectures take place in our exhibition space on the first floor and tickets include tea/ coffee refreshments.
Events in this collection
27th April: The Edinburgh of Deacon Brodie
Deacon Brodie's remarkable story of the upright citizen by day and the criminal by night.
18th May: Visual Analysis of Gladstone's Land
Understanding our visual history through the lens of phenomenology.
27July: Scottish Renaissance Painted Decoration
Scottish Renaissance Painted Decoration in the 21st Century: The Dilemma of Authenticity.
31st August: Edinburgh's Printer Workers and their Organisations
Edinburgh's printer workers and their organisations.
7th September: National Trust for Scotland on Screen
National Trust for Scotland on Screen: From Bond to Outlander.
21st September: 18th Century Dressmaking
Eighteenth century dressmaking.
23rd November: The Scottish History in Game of Thrones
The Scottish History in Game of Thrones and House of the Dragon.
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Want to be the first to hear about what's happening in Edinburgh? Just hit 'Like' on our Facebook page, join the What's On Scotland Facebook Group and 'Follow' on our Twitter account and you're all set!Join Fiona Johnston, audio describer, as she describes various artwork and objects from the Royal Collection at the Palace of Holyroodhouse.
READ MORECome along to the Costume Society Scotland's season of varied talks on fashion, costume, textiles, accessories and related subjects between between October and April at Augustine United Church!
READ MOREMany authors have been inspired to pick up their pen to write about the Palace of Holyroodhouse. These sessions will explore these literary works followed by a hearty discussion!
READ MOREJoin us on Thursdays at The Palace of Holyroodhouse for a short talk on one of the fascinating photographs in our exhibition Royal Portraits: A Century of Photography!
READ MOREA lecture about spiritual healing and help through the teaching of Bruno Groening is taking place at The Open Door Community Centre, Edinburgh on various dates throughout the year.
READ MOREReady to meet your Chocolate Love Match? Book now to secure one of the limited number of spaces available for our guided chocolate tasting experiences at Hotel Chocolat, Fort Kinnaird!
READ MOREIn his new book Scotland’s Sacred Goddess: Hidden in Plain Sight, Stuart McHardy explores the pre-Christian beliefs of the Scottish people.
READ MOREDiscover the mechanisms of trauma transmission and the impact of inherited experiences, from families to entire communities in this talk given by Dr Jane Mulcahy at the Assembly Roxy on 6th May.
READ MOREThis exclusive event, on 6th May at the EICC, brings together female founders, investors, and tech leaders to tackle the challenges and opportunities women face in the industry.
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